Lasagna Maria

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package lasagna noodles
• 1 lb mild bulk Italian sausage
• 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 (12 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package sliced pepperoni

Directions

1. 1

   Cook lasagna then drain.

2. 2

   Cook sausage and drain.

3. 3

   Stir spaghetti sauce into sausage; set aside.

4. 4

   Combine egg and next 5 ingredients, stir well.

5. 5

   Spread about 1/2 cup meat sauce into a 13 x 9 x 2 inches pan.

6. 6

   Layer 1/2 the noodles, 1/2 the ricotta mixture, 1/3 the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the remaining meat mixture.

7. 7

   Repeat layers using equal amounts.

8. 8

   Arrange pepperoni on top.

9. 9

   Spoon remaining meat mixture on top.

10. 10

    Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 5 minutes more.